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Biblical Womanhood and Christian Living
Children - fruit of love in the holiness of marriage
A few months ago, when my now-husband and I were in the midst of wedding preparations, I faced more than one pair of raised eyebrows and the question, "are you
really
going to have a baby right away?" - implying that it would be riskier than bungee jumping and more reckless than drunk driving. I know we're not alone, too - not long ago, I received an email from a young lady who, only a few weeks before her upcoming wedding, received dire warnings from family members telling her it would be unwise to have a baby as a newly married couple, and that she should "just enjoy married life" first.
Feminism and Related Issues
A growing number of women now staying home without children
Dr. Scott Haltzman, author of "The Secrets of Happily Married Women," says stay-at-home wives constitute a growing niche. "In the past few years, many women who are well educated and trained
for career tracks have decided instead to stay at home," he says. While
his research is ongoing, he estimates that more than 10 percent of the
650 women he's interviewed who choose to stay home are childless. [This is an interesting piece on several levels: First, it is unfortunate that a stay-at-home wife is now considered a "luxury"--something that supposedly few couples can afford (we've got many articles that soundly refute the two-income trap, though); secondly, it demonstrates that more and more women are waking up to the fact that being a stay-at-home wife doesn't mean checking your brains and talents at the door; thirdly, it indicates that marriages are healthier when the wife stays at home and works for her husband; and, finally, it shows that there is
plenty
to do at home, whether or not there are children in the home. Many people--even those who desire children--believe that there is little to do at home for a wife. Nothing could be further from the truth. Home is what we make of it, and it is encouraging to see so many women making home a vibrant, healthy, creative place once again.]
Biblical Womanhood and Christian Living
Wait three years to Have Children and Other "Wisdom" from the world
Had I heeded the world's advice to wait
a while, after marriage, before having children, I would not have two
of the blessings Jesus has sent my husband and I. When I hear this
"wisdom" from the world, I have come to accept that this is typical
thinking, for the unsaved.After all, the unbeliever's mind and
conscience is defiled. (Titus 1:15) But when believers adopt such
worldly wisdom, it is truly grievous. For, as Christians, redeemed by
the blood of the Lamb, we ought to seek God's Truths in His Word. [
Christine is a passionate housewife and mother of three blessings, so far. She blogs at christine-mary.blogspot.com
.]
Feminism and Related Issues
Radio station giving away divorce on Valentine's Day
From a LAF reader: "Here is another example of the audacity of our country to think marriage is anything less than a serious covenant between a man, a woman and God. Notice that to the radio station, marriage and divorce is a joke. This is no joking matter, folks. We as believers need to not only take a stand for Biblical marriage, but we also have a responsibility to demonstrate to the world what a Christ-centered, loving marriage can be. And if, as wives, our husbands are not acting a way that is pleasing to Jesus Christ, then we have the responsibility to be the light on the hill and demonstrate a 1Corinthians 13 kind of love -- to our husbands, our children and our community. This article is distressing to me, and I hope we will work to make our homes 'a city that is set on a hill.' ~ Elizabeth"
Especially for the Unmarried
"Get Married" - Candice Watters's Bold Apologetic (Book Review)
When Candice Watters boldly declares that women need to
get serious about marriage and pray for it to happen, it might seem a bit
pie-in-the-sky to jaded women who’ve nearly given up. But Mrs. Watters doesn’t
just cast the vision; she provides practical, biblical steps that single ladies
can take in their quest to become a "Mrs."
Jul 15, 2008 - 5:03:05 PM
Especially for the Unmarried
Why men don't court women anymore
It's a man's nature to win the woman's heart. Yes, I believe it still is, and if we act like ladies who need to be courted, we will attract those men who will treat us like princesses and remain our knights when they win our hand in marriage.
Biblical Womanhood and Christian Living
The Prodigal Father: Loving the Unrepentant Sinner
As Christians who serve this
incredible God of love, we are called to be like Him, to forgive each
other as we have been forgiven (Matt. 6:12, Luke 7:27-42). Moreover, we
are to forgive anyone who asks us, not just once, but as often as they
turn to us for forgiveness (Matt. 18:21-22).
[This post contains some sensitive subject matter and is not for young readers.]
Personal Testimonies
Knights on Loan
Humbly accepting help can be a joyous thing. The reality is that we are
all vulnerable, we all have our needy moments.... God has designed us
that way. He wants us to be dependent on each other...He wants us to be
real. [From the author: "I wrote this article about the difficulties of being a single mom, particularly when one is clueless in the science of home maintainance, and about the joys of being part of God's family of believers." Another fantastic piece from a wonderful blogger!]
Femininity & Modesty
How Low Can We Go?
A new national Web campaign that encourages young people to post
striptease videos of themselves as a way of raising clothing donations
for homeless youths has quickly run into a firestorm of protest from
some of the groups it is supposed to benefit. [From a LAF reader: "Virgin Mobile is promoting a campaign called 'Strip2Clothe' where youth are encouraged to post videos of themselves stripping in order for certain charities to donate clothing to homeless youths throughout America. I would encourage those who are outraged by this campaign to join me in boycotting Virgin Mobile and its partners in the S2C campaign.]
Biblical Womanhood and Christian Living
Collecting
Back when I was in college fair isle sweaters were all the thing...you
know the ones with the intricately knitted yokes? I loved those things.
Can one lust after a sweater? If so, I lusted after those sweaters! I
studied the ones I saw the other girls wearing.
I wanted one
. But I have a fatal flaw...I am a clothing snob. Not just any sweater would do. It had to be the right kind, from the right store.[From the author: "This article may be a but short for your use, but I thought I'd submit it anyway. It gives a different view of the "collecting" that we as women all love so dearly to do, and subtly and humorously poses the question of whether this is a Godly use of our time and resources." This is a wonderful piece that brought a smile to our faces!]
The Foundations of Truth
Liberty Revisited
There were many causes contributing to the collapse of our “ought” society. Of
course, the most powerful one of all, and the one which in recent years has
extensively eroded the public commitment to all standards of morality has been
the ever-growing, relentless attack on the Christian religion. The morals and
manners of piety, truthfulness, honesty, generosity, faithfulness, kindness,
helpfulness, integrity and conscientious civic duty were aspects of the way of
life of the Christians who settled America. Christendom wasn’t introduced to
them in the New World. It simply described the civilization they brought with
them.
Feminism and Related Issues
Feminism's Television Intrusion
Today's Christian women are bombarded by the effects of feminism,
whether they realize it or not. Humorous sitcoms such as
King of Queens
,
Everybody Loves Raymond
, and
Sex and the City
are invading our
marriages and thoughts.
We become sucked
into shows like
Desperate Housewives
, sitting on our couches intrigued
by their lives, then horrified and stunned when a friend calls us to share her
recent decision to leave her husband.
If
we can open our eyes to what the media is pulling us into, then we can prepare
a counter-attack with God's Word and principles so we aren't left wondering how
the humor of
Hollywood'
s
divas became our marriage's destruction. [
Not for young readers.
]
Jul 13, 2008 - 11:28:26 PM
Teach Your Children Well
Video Shot: Consuming Kids
Thanks again to Dean of The Available Light
for posting another thought-provoking video clip--this one about how marketers seek to create the next generation of hyper-consumers. Parents, we are responsible for what goes into our children's minds and hearts. Passively allowing the consumer culture to dictate what is "necessary" for a happy life is not an option.
Hot Button Issues
Birth control deserves much closer study
The majority of people receive their information from the media. This
leaves me with a grave concern for learning the truth. So for over 25
years, I have followed and researched the "birth-control" issues
myself. The billions of dollars made from the sale of the pill and the
power of the birth-control industry to lobby lawmakers and the media
should make anyone with common sense cautious. [
Not for very young readers.]
Personal Testimonies
Being a Stay at Home Mom Was My First Career Choice
I decided to become a stay at home mother long before having children was even a thought for me. I made the decision while still a child myself, because, even then, I realized the importance of a mother being in the home to care for her own children.
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